Treasury targets Iran's chief security official with sanctions
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Treasury targets Iran’s chief security official with sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting the top official in Iran's Supreme Council for National Security in response to
Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
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Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Democrats think new district boundaries in the Senate and Assembly ordered by the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court, an open race for governor and a favorable midterm election cycle this year may
Trump announces plan for more choice in health care, lower drug prices
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Trump announces plan for more choice in health care, lower drug prices
President Trump unveiled a long-awaited health care plan Thursday designed to deliver government assistance directly to consumers instead of routing money to insurance companies under the Obamacare fr
Congressional report says changing Defense Department to War Department could cost $125 million
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Congressional report says changing Defense Department to War Department could cost $125 million
Renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War could cost as much as $125 million, depending on the scope of the effort, according to a report from the Congressional Budget Office.
Trump announces plan for more choice in health care, lower drug prices
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Trump announces plan for more choice in health care, lower drug prices
President Trump unveiled a long-awaited health care plan Thursday designed to deliver government assistance directly to consumers instead of routing money to insurance companies under the Obamacare fr
5 questions about Trump's Insurrection Act threat in Minnesota
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5 questions about Trump’s Insurrection Act threat in Minnesota
President Trump warned Thursday that he would invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military in Minnesota if protesters continue to attack federal agents carrying out immigration raids.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem calls latest Minnesota attack on ICE 'an attempted murder'
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Homeland Security Secretary Noem calls latest Minnesota attack on ICE ‘an attempted murder’
Three men who "ambushed" an ICE officer in Minneapolis, spurring him to fire his gun and wound one of them, all came to the U.S. during the Biden administration and are in the country illega
Sen. Moreno says bipartisan health care deal will happen only if Democratic leadership gets on board
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Sen. Moreno says bipartisan health care deal will happen only if Democratic leadership gets on board
Sen. Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican leading bipartisan Senate negotiations on a short-term health care plan, said the talks cannot proceed without "affirmative commentary" from Democratic
Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado meet to discuss path forward
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Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado meet to discuss path forward
President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House Thursday to discuss her country's future following the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro, although M
Arab nations, Israel urge Trump to hold off on military strikes in Iran
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Arab nations, Israel urge Trump to hold off on military strikes in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined the chorus of voices from the Arab world on Wednesday urging President Trump to hold off on U.S. military action in Iran, according to new reporting.
'Can men get pregnant?': Sen. Josh Hawley grills doctor in hearing on abortion pill
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‘Can men get pregnant?’: Sen. Josh Hawley grills doctor in hearing on abortion pill
After years of flummoxing Democrats by asking them to define "woman," Republicans have unveiled another brain-teaser: "Can men get pregnant?"
Minnesota anti-ICE group calls for attacking federal agents: 'Be willing to get kicked in the teeth'
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Minnesota anti-ICE group calls for attacking federal agents: ‘Be willing to get kicked in the teeth’
An anti-ICE activist group in Minnesota called on protesters a few weeks ago to aggressively step up efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement officers by physically attacking them.
WH press secretary berates reporter for asking about ICE custody deaths, killing of Renee Good
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WATCH: Leavitt berates reporter asking about ICE, ‘You shouldn’t even be sitting in that seat’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt berated a reporter Thursday for asking about the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis last week, raising her voice and accusing him of showing his &quo
New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving U.S. congregations
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New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving U.S. congregations
At a time of tightening immigration restrictions, the Department of Homeland Security is attempting to make it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve their U.S. congregations with less dis
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token
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Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token
For a moment, Eric Adams was riding high.
ICE deputy director resigns to pursue Ohio congressional bid
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ICE deputy director resigns to pursue Ohio congressional bid
The No. 2 official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Madison Sheahan, is stepping down from her position to make a bid for a congressional seat in Ohio.
Ex-Des Moines schools chief accused of being illegal immigrant signals possible guilty plea
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Ex-Des Moines schools chief accused of being illegal immigrant signals possible guilty plea
Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines schools superintendent accused of being an illegal immigrant and who was found with a gun when he was arrested, signaled he may plead guilty to federal charges again
As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk
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As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk
Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics - including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants early in confrontations - ac
What is the Insurrection Act? Trump's Minnesota threat, explained
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What is the Insurrection Act? Trump’s Minnesota threat, explained
The Insurrection Act grants presidents extraordinary power to use armed forces on American soil, though its use remains rare in modern times. Here's more on what the Act is and its history.
Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond
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Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond
Abigail Spanberger is set to make history Saturday when she becomes Virginia's first female governor, opening a new chapter in Richmond as Democrats prepare to control every lever of state govern
Machado says Venezuelans can 'count on' Trump after White House meeting
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Machado says Venezuelans can ‘count on’ Trump after White House meeting
President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House Thursday to discuss her country's future following the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro, although M